UnlockMySIM Setup Instructions

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Step by Step instructions to unlock your iPhone

Estimated Time Needed: 2 minutes
WARNING: 2019-04-02:

Due to a recent update on Apple servers, the only non-IMEI based way to unlock iPhones is by using our UnlockMySIM Sticker.

If you purchased an UnlockMYSIM Card (v2 - white SIM) please see below for info on how to proceed.

1 - Remove your SIM card and insert the UMS as indicated below.

1.1 - If you have an iPhone ranging from the iPhone 5S to iPhone XS please see this video for placement instructions.

1.2 - If on the other hand you have an iPhone XS Max o XR please place your SIM together with the UMS as we indicate you in the steps below:

  • 1.2.1 If you have received the UnlockMySIM Clip Sticker please check how place it in this video.



  • 1.2.2 If you have received the UnlockMySIM Sticker please check how place it in this video.


* If you are having issues placing the UnlockMySIM Sticker in your iPhone XS Max or Xr, click here to check how to do it.

Once the UMS and SIM are placed together on your normal SIM tray, push gently to insert and follow the rest of these steps.


2 - How to set up your iPhone with the UMS.

2.1 - If you have received the UnlockMySIM sticker, please wait a few seconds until the ICC menu opens automatically. Below is how the menu will appear on your screen:



Select the Edit ICCID option and, if applicable, delete the current ICCID number and type the ICCID indicated in point 3.

2.2 - If on the other hand, you have an iPhone XS Max or XR and you have received the UnlockMySIM Clip Sticker, type the following sequence *5005*7672*88# and press the call button. Please wait a few seconds until the ICC menu opens automatically, then delete the current ICCID number if applicable and type the ICCID indicated in point 3.

If you are unable to access the ICC menu using the previous sequence, try with the following: *5005*7672*00#

Please check out the video tutorial below to see how easy it is to set up your iPhone with the UMS::

* If you can not access the ICCID configuration menu with the previous sequence (sequence above), please click here to check the most frequent solutions.


3 - Type the following ICCID number when prompted and press SEND

If there is a previous ICCID number displayed, simply delete it


89014103270421619081



4 - Restart your Phone!

Your UMS sticker MUST remain inside your phone at all times to guarantee the unlocking status.

Congratulations! Your iPhone is now unlocked!




UnlockMySIM Support and Frequently Asked Questions

If you run into any trouble configuring your UMS, please visit our Support Forum.

You'll find answers to most common problems and workarounds.



Workaround for UnlockMySIM v2.0 (white SIM card)

Due to changes in how Apple handles activations and unlocking, the configuration parameters for UnlockMySIM v2 Cards are unstable.

If you have successfully configured your phone, we strongly urge you to:

- NOT restore your phone.
- NOT update your iOS version

Any of these actions can modify and remove the current unlock status of your phone.

If you restore or update your phone, we will not be able to provide you with a permanent unlocking solution until this issue with UnlockMySIM v2 is resolved.

Rememeber that as long as you keep your phone working in the actual condition with no restores or upgrades, your unlocking should remain in place